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K2-102 (MS-9266) 1U Rackmount Server English Version G52-92661X3...
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VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-9266 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php...
Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip- ment from overheating.
Top View ...................... 1-3 Front View ....................1-4 Rear View ....................1-5 System Specifications..................1-9 Mainboard Layout ....................1-12 MSI Special Features ..................1-13 PC Alert™ III ....................1-13 Chapter 2. System Hardware ................2-1 System Assembly Flowchart ................2-2 System Assembly ....................2-4 Removing the Chassis Cover ..............
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Hard Disk Connector: IDE ..................3-9 Front Panel Connector: J1 ................. 3-10 Serial Port Connector: COM 2 ................3-10 Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1, JSATA2 (Optional) ........3-11 Fan Power Connectors: SFAN1/SFAN2/SFAN3/SFAN4/SFAN5 ...... 3-12 Rear Status LED: J20 ..................3-12 Ultra320 SCSI Connector: SCSI 1 (Optional) ............ 3-13 Slots ........................
Getting Started Chap t er 1 . Ge tting Started Getting Started The MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server is a high-performance ® barebone system powered by dual AMD Opteron processors, BCM5780, BCM5785 PCI-X Bridges, and NS PC87417/ADM1027. W ith high scalability, reliability, ease of use, and overall value, the MS-...
In addition, keep the box and packing materials for possible future use. Your MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Barebone package should contain the following items: * MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server...
Getting Started System Overview This section shows the configuration of the MS-9266 from different angles, and the connectors and buttons on the front and back panel. Top View 1. Proprietary Power Supply 2. Slim CD-ROM Drive 3. DIMM Slots 4. PCI Slots 5.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Front View 1. Slim CD-ROM (optional) 2. Hot Swap SCSI (or S-ATA) HDD: HDD 1 (ID0) 3. Hot Swap SCSI (or S-ATA) HDD: HDD 2 (ID1) 4. USB Port 1 5. USB Port 2 6. (from left to right) IDE HDD Activity LED, Location LED, Info LED &...
MSI Reminds You... * Please refer to Table 1. MS-9266Front Bezel & Rear I/O LEDs Definitions for more information on Power LED. ** Please refer to Table 2. MS-9266 System Error and Diagnostic LEDs Definitions for more information on Error LED.
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MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Table 1. MS-9266 Front Bezel & Rear I/O LEDs Definitions Color State Description Power Green System operating Blink System main power off and standby power on AC power removed IDE HDD Activity Green Random blink IDE HDD access activity...
Getting Started Table 2. MS-9266 System Error and Diagnostic LEDs Definitions Item Error LED Diagnostic LED Description/Symptoms Normal operation CPU Error LED ON Processor related problems SCSI Error LED ON SCSI hard drive Error/failure FAN Error LED ON Fan failure...
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server 9 7 5 3 1 USB Port COM 2 SIGNAL 8 6 4 2 -Data +Data COM 2 Pin Definition DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Data Carrier Detect Receive Data SCSI Connector Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready...
Getting Started System Specifications M ainboard u MS-9166 server board u Dual AMD ® Opteron processors in 940-pin package HyperTransport u Three 16-bit links each supports 1,600 mega-transfers (MT) per second or 3.2 GB/s in each direction. Chipset u BCM5780 u BCM5785 u Super I/O controller (NS PC87417) + ADM1027 (HW Monitor) PCI-X Bridge...
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1 IDE connector, supporting up to 2 ATA-100/133 compatible devices M SI Server M anagement IPM I 1.5 (optional) u MSI-9549 BMC card (with QLogic Zircon UL BMC) and MSI iConsole AP support IPMI 1.5 (optional) u 4 pcs, 40 x 28 mm system fan...
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Getting Started M SI Server M anagement IPM I 1.5 (optional) u MSI-9549 BMC card (with QLogic Zircon UL BMC) and MSI iConsole AP support IPMI 1.5 (option) MS-9549 BMC Card Specification BM C Chip - Qlogic Zircon UL ( ARM7 TDMI 32-bit/40MHz RISC), 128-pin PQFP...
Getting Started MSI Special Features PC Alert™ III The PC Alert III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: ö...
System Hardware This chapter provides instructions on the hardware installation of the MS-9266 in two sections. System Assembly illustrates how to assemble each component of the MS-9266. Rack Mounting de- scribes the procedures for mounting the unit into the rack in details.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server System Assembly Flowchart The following flowchart shows basic system assembly procedures. Please note that always wear anti-static gloves when handling electrical components and exercise caution during the installation process. For more information, contact your local dealer or experienced technician.
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System Hardware INSTALL RISER CARDS REPLACE RISER CARD BRACKET INSTALL HARD DISK DRIVES CONNECT HDD, FDD, CD-ROM CABLES & POWER CORDS CHECK IF ALL PARTS ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED RESTORE CHASSIS COVER FINISH...
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server System Assembly Removing the Chassis Cover Locate the release button on the chassis c over. Lift the release button to the upright p os i t i on . P u s h th e c h as s i s c over f orward.
System Hardware Restoring the Chassis Cover 1. Replace the front chassis cover and slide it backwards. Replace the rear chassis cover and slide it forwards. 2. Push down the lever to fasten the chassis.
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MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server CPU and Heatsink 1. Locate the First and Second CPU 2. Lift the CPU lever up to a 90 degree sockets. angle. (If you plan on installing single CPU, use the first CPU socket.) 1st CPU Socket...
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7. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU. 8. Screw the heatsink to the chassis. MSI Reminds You... To ensure proper cooling, make sure the heatsinks & the fan duct are properly installed.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server DDR Memory Locate the DIMM slots. Install at least two DDR modules on the slots. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automati-cally close. MSI Reminds You... Memory modules “in pairs” must be of the same type and size.
System Hardware PCI Expansion Card Remove the clip from the chassis. Take out the I/O shield on the first PCI slot. Insert the add-on card to the PCI slot.
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MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Replace the clip. Follow the procedures described earlier to install the second PCI Card. 2-10...
System Hardware PCI Riser Card (Optional) Apart from the standard PCI riser cards assembled in the system, an optional riser card is available upon request. Please refer to the following for detailed specs and the instructions on riser card installation. Standard PCI Riser Cards: MS-95D7 MS-95D7: one 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X slot Optional PCI Riser Card: M S-95D8...
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Serial ATA/SCSI Hard Disk Drives (Optional) Unlock the HDD device holder and pull it out from the chassis. Screw the hard disk to the HDD device holder. 2-12...
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System Hardware Slide the HDD device holder into the chas- sis and push it backward until you hear a “click” sound to secure the holder. USB tray You may pull the USB tray open to rest any USB device on it. 2-13...
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Rack Mounting Take out the rail set for rack mounting. rail set Position the rail to the rack cabin. Rear Right Press the button to push the locking tab forward. The rail will secure itself to the cabin.
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System Hardware Position the rail to the rack cabin. Front Right Press the button to push the locking tab forward. The rail will secure itself to the cabin. Screw to secure the rail on the front. 2-15...
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MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Follow the same procedures as men- tioned earlier in this section to screw the left rail on the front and rear. Align the 1U rackmount server to the rails and push it backward until it reaches the end.
System Hardware OS Installation Guide Notice Before you install the server opreationg system, please do refer the installation guide in the driver CD. There are some specific steps to take before installing. 2-17...
Mainboard Hardware Chapter 3. Mainboard Hardware Mainboard Hardware This chapter provides you with the information about hard- ware setup procedures. W hile doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the compo- nents will not work properly.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Quick Components Guide JBAT1, J3 PCI-E/PCI-X Slots, p.3-14 p.3-16 IDE, SCSI1, p.3-9 p.3-13 J1, p.3-10 COM 2, PC IE 1 C O M 2 p.3-10 JM G T1 SATA1/2, p.3-11 JPW R 1 I D E...
Mainboard Hardware Central Processing Unit: CPU ® ® The mainboard supports Single AMD Opteron UP or Dual AMD Opteron DP™ processor(s). The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 940 for easy CPU installation. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the mainboard to meet your own needs.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 940 Open Lever 1. Make sure that the computer is turned off, and the power cord disconnected before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket, and raise it up to a 90-degree angle.
4 DIMMs 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2&3&4&5&6 with 6 DIMMs 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2&3&4&5&6&7&8 with 8 DIMMs MSI Reminds You... Memory modules “in pairs” must be of the same type and size.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Installing DDR Modules The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the right orientation. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
Mainboard Hardware Power Supply The mainboard supports SSI power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. 18-Pin Main Power Supply Connector: J8 This connector provides power supply to the system board.
Mainboard Hardware Connectors SM Card 3rd I2C Bus Connector: JSMB1 The mainboard provides one I2C (also known as I C) Bus connector for users to connect to System Management Bus (SMBus) interface. JSMB1 Pin Definition SIGNAL JSMB1 DATA ALT# Hard Disk Connector: IDE The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Front Panel Connector: J1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. J1 Pin Definition Description Description SM_PWRLED# FP2SW_RST# Unused +5VSB Unused +5VSB SMB_2_DATA +5VSB SMB_2_CLK Unused...
Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices Optional Serial ATA cable Connect to JSATA1 or JSATA2 MSI Reminds You... Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 3-11...
SFAN4 MSI Reminds You... 1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. SFAN supports the fan control. MS-9266 will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the system temperature. Rear Status LED: J20 The LED shows the error and power status.
Mainboard Hardware Ultra320 SCSI Connector: SCSI 1 (Optional) SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a hardware interface that allows for connection of up to 15 peripheral devices. The mainboard provides one SCSI channel (SCSI 1) for you to connect SCSI devices such as SCSI hard disks. 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI Connector Description Description...
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MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumpers. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration.
Slots SO DIMM (Small Outline DIMM): J15 The SO DIMM has 144 pins and supports a full 64-bit transfer. It is specifically designed for users to install MSI’s proprietary server management tool -- MSI BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) card. COM1_DI(I)
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The motherboard provides one 64-bit PCI-X slot, and two PCI Express x8 slots. one PCI-E slot is fixed, the other slot can use the plug-in riser card to expand one PCI- E or one PCI-X slot.
SETUP. ² You want to change the default settings for customized features. MSI Reminds You... 1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen the message below appears on the screen, press <F2> key to enter Setup. Press F2 to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.
BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. M ain M enu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( to select the item.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server The Menu Bar Once you enter PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. On the Main Menu screen, you will see basic BIOS settings including system time & date, and the setup categories the BIOS supplies. Use Arrow keys to move among the items and menus, and make changes to the settings.
BIOS Setup The Main Menu The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and configuration. Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or <Tab> to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+> or <->...
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MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Type Select how to define the HDD parameters LBA Mode Control Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Ad- dressing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors. 32-Bit I/O Enables 32-bit communication between CPU and IDE card...
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BIOS Setup HDD Post Write Buffer This setting is used to increase the performance of the HDD. The settings are: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Large Disk Access M ode Select DOS if you have DOS. Select Other if you have another operating system such as UNIX.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server The Advanced Menu Items in the menu are divided into 7 sub-menus. Each sub-menu provides more settings. To enter the sub-menu, highligh the sub-menu you want to configure and press <Enter>. Install O/S Select the operating system installed on your system whic h you will use most commonly.
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BIOS Setup Halt On Error The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. Available options are: [Yes], [No]. Chipset Configuration The sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance. ACPI P-State This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Manage- ment Interface) Function.
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MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Dram Bank Interleave Interleave memory blocks across dram chip selects. Options: [Auto], [Disabled]. Node M emory Interleave Interleave memory blocks across Processor Nodes. BIOS will AUTO detect the capability of Memory System. Options: [Disabled], [AUTO]. ACPI SRAT Table...
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BIOS Setup PCI Configuration Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to PCI Configuration. The following submenu will appear: Planar PXE/DHCP Priority Use this feature to select whether to set the planar Ethernet PXE/DHCP option ROM as the highest priority option ROM after Video. This causes the PXE/ DHCP option ROM to execute before the PCI Device Boot Priority is checked POST.
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MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Serial port A/B Setting to [Enabled] allows users to configure the base I/O address and IRQ of Port A/Port B manually. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled], [Auto].
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BIOS Setup Console connection This feature indicates whether the console is connected directly to the system or a modem is used for connection. Options: [Direct], [Via modem]. Baud Rate It allows you to select delay befor key repeat. Options: [300], [1200], [2400], [9600], [19.2K], [38.4K], [57.6K], [115.2K].
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MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Clear all DMI event logs Setting this to Yes will clear the DMI event log after rebooting. Options: [Yes], [No]. Event Logging Select [Enabled] to allow logging of DMI events. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Clear error logs Press the item to clear error logs.
BIOS Setup The Security Menu This section lets you set security passwords to control access to the system at boot time and/or when entering the BIOS setup program. It also allows you to set virus protection at hard disk boot sector. Supervisor Password Is/User Password Is It shows the preset supervisor/user password.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server The Power Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for Power Management. Remember that the options available depend upon the hardware installed in your system. Resume On M odem Ring Select On to wake up system when an incoming call is detected on the modem.
BIOS Setup The Boot Menu Use this menu to arrange to specify the priority of the devices from which the BIOS will attempt to boot the Operating System. CD-ROM Drive, Removable Devices, Hard Drive These are the generic types of devices on your system from which you can boot an operating system.
MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server The Exit Menu The following sections describe each of the options on this menu. Note that <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit.